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UP CM Yogi flags of 48 trucks of relief materials to flood-affected states
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the flag off, the CM stated that Rs 5 crore from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund was also sent to the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments for relief assistance.
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"Himachal will take years to recover...": Jairam Thakur on monsoon disaste
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thakur said the Prime Minister's visit came at a critical time when the state had been reeling from repeated natural disasters since 2023.
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Himachal a 'fully literate state', achieves 99.30 percent literacy rate: C
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh was declared a fully literate state on International Literacy Day. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the achievement in Shimla, crediting reforms and efforts under the New India Literacy Programme. Himachal recorded 99.30% literacy, surpassing the national benchmark.
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Himachal CM thanksthe Tripura govt for Rs 5 Crore disaster relief assistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This was aimed at helping to tackle the calamity caused by the heavy rains this year in the state. He said that this support would go a long way in providing relief to those affected during this hour of distress. He also thanked all contributors who have generously come forward to support
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1,181 power lines disrupted, 820 roads damaged due to heavy rain in Himach
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the SDMA's morning update, a total of 1,181 power lines have been disrupted. Among these, 722 Distribution Transformer Regions (DTRs) were affected in Kullu, followed by Mandi (127), Chamba (171), Shimla (68), and Sirmaur (76).
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"They are known for selflessness, social service...now it's our duty to st
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actor Salman Khan expressed his solidarity and concern for the people in North India as torrential monsoon rains and severe floods have impacted several regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
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Monsoon toll in Himachal Pradesh climbs to 366; 203 killed in rain-related
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the SDMA's cumulative loss report for the period from June 20 to September 7, the disasters have also injured 426 people and left 41 missing. The toll from rain-related causes includes 42 deaths due to landslides, 34 from drowning, 17 from cloudbursts, 15 from electrocution, and
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Monsoon fury in Himachal continues to cripple infrastructure
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kullu district remained the worst-hit in road connectivity, with 225 roads blocked, including both NH-03 and NH-305, followed by Mandi (191) and Shimla (146). In terms of power disruption, Kullu again topped the list with 811 transformers down, while Mandi reported 202 and Shimla 145. The ma
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Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 366; 203 rain-related, 163 in road
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Since June 20, the hill state has witnessed widespread destruction. A total of Rs 4,08,097.49 lakh of losses have been reported, covering damage to public and private property, crops, livestock, and infrastructure.
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PM Modi to visit Himachal on Sept 9 to assess rain-inflicted damage: Forme
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Sunday said that PM Modi will visit the state on September 9 to take stock of the loss of life and property due to heavy rainfall.
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Himachal CM visits disaster-affected areas in Sujanpur Constituency of Ham
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited disaster-hit Sujanpur in Hamirpur, announcing Rs 7 lakh for house construction and Rs 70,000 for essentials. With local MLA support, each family will get Rs 8.7 lakh. He said safe forest land transfer will be raised with Centre.
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Assam CM Sarma announces Rs 5 crore to Himachal CM Relief Fund for flood
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed deep condolences over the devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh and announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore from the people of Assam to the state's Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid relief and rehabilitation efforts.
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